Locations
Marble Arch is currently undergoing restoration works until March 2025 requiring the structure to be hoarded, and availability for event applications may be limited. If you are interested in using or activating the space for an event, please contact us directly on [email protected]
Hundreds of events are held in Westminster every year including red carpet premieres, parades, New Year’s Eve fireworks, marathons, street parties, national commemorations and many more.
We welcome applications for product sampling and commercial events, which take place primarily in our parks and gardens.
Please note that Hanover Square Gardens has undergone a major redevelopment of the area and therefore is not currently suitable for major event activities. If you wish to discuss a proposal for an event in these Gardens, please contact us directly.
Check if your location is within the City of Westminster.
Private land
You need to let us know if your event will affect residents, businesses or visitors even if it is taking place on private property. You also need to get in touch if your event involves:
- crowd management
- fireworks
- large vehicles or equipment
- a bar or live music which need a licence
Please contact the Environmental Health team at [email protected] if you have any special effects or activity that may need a licence.
Non-council locations
Some locations that are open to the public are privately owned or managed such as the Royal Parks, Trafalgar Square (except the North Terrace, which is managed by the council) and Parliament Square.
Below are some popular locations that are owned or managed by other organisations. Please contact them directly for permission to hold your event.
- Abingdon Green/College Green: see Serjeant at Arms, House of Commons
- Covent Garden, Market Halls and piazza: see Shaftesbury Capital
- Green Park, Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, The Mall and Victoria Tower Gardens: see Royal Parks
- Grosvenor Square Garden: see Grosvenor Ltd
- Parliament Square Garden: see GLA
- Regent’s Canal: see Canal & River Trust
- Trafalgar Square, main square (the North Terrace is owned by the council): see GLA
- Westminster Abbey Sanctuary and Dean’s Yard: see Westminster Abbey
Housing estates
If you would like to film on a Westminster housing estate, you must apply directly to the Housing team.